Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the ...

Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in ...

Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Historian and author Carter ...

Black History Month started as "Negro History Week" in February 1926 as a way to chronicle the accomplishments of African ...

Here's everything to know about Black History Month, including when it is, where it was first celebrated and this year's ...

Uncover the nearly erased, but not forgotten, histories of these Black communities and their testament to resilience, from ...

This past Martin Luther King holiday, I had the honor of being with the Rev. Dr. Bernice King, the daughter of the Rev. Dr.

From trailblazers to inventors, Olympians, and politicians, numerous Black historical figures have left their marks on ...

This prompts the simple question: What is Black History Month? The month started as "Negro History Week" in 1926. It sprang from the efforts of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American ...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Black History Month: “Today marks the beginning ...

It was a weeklong celebration in an effort to teach people about African-American history and the contributions of Black people. This effort was made under the umbrella of an organization he ...